Browsing by Supervisor "Hicks, Brendan J."
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Rendering koi carp and creating economic value by making pet food
(The University of Waikato, 2020)Koi carp is an invasive species fish in New Zealand that severely destroys the aquatic environment in the waterways in the Waikato region. The aim of the project was to look for a method that could make use of captured koi ... -
Reservoir Life Expectancy in Relation to Climate and Land-Use Changes: Case Study of the Mangla Reservoir in Pakistan
(University of Waikato, 2013)The dams and reservoirs are one of the largest sources to store surface water. The escalating water crisis in the new millennium has made it very important to preserve available water and in turn to preserve the storage ... -
Seasonal and spatial patterns in nitrogen cycling and food web interactions in Lake Taupō New Zealand
(The University of Waikato, 2018)Lakes with high water quality and low productivity, commonly referred to as ‘oligotrophic’, are often viewed as relatively pristine and highly aesthetic ecosystems, but may still require management of nutrient inputs and ... -
Spatial structuring and patterns of connectivity among Antarctic toothfish (Dissostichus mawsoni) stocks in the Southern Ocean: a view through otolith chemistry
(The University of Waikato, 2022)An important prerequisite of sustainable fisheries management is knowledge about the spatial structure of fish populations. Such information provides a basis for understanding population dynamics and connectivity as well ... -
The aquatic ecology of Lake Rotokare
(The University of Waikato, 2018)The biology of three endemic and one exotic species of fish (banded kokopu, Galaxias fasciatus; shortfin eel, Anguilla australis; longfin eel, Anguilla dieffenbachii; and the European perch, Perca fluviatilis) was investigated ... -
The biogeography and trophic roles of coastal marine sponges (Porifera) from the west coast of the North Island, New Zealand: Influences of catchments.
(The University of Waikato, 2021)Anthropogenic activities are degrading coastal marine ecosystems globally. While the ecological and biodiversity implications of some of these impacts are well understood, for others there is a need for a greater understanding ... -
The biology and general ecology of the brown bullhead catfish (Ameiurus nebulosus) in Lake Taupo
(The University of Waikato, 1996)The population structure, relative fish abundance, age, growth rate, and diet of the brown bullhead catfish (Ameiurus nebulosus) in Lake Taupo were examined. The study attempted to evaluate the possible impacts of catfish ... -
The ecology of constructed ponds on the lower Waikato River floodplain: implications for waterfowl management
(University of Waikato, 2014)Numerous ponds have been constructed in recent years on the lower Waikato River floodplain yet many waterfowl populations are in decline. Overseas research highlights the importance of constructed ponds for waterfowl ... -
The Fate and Effects of Contaminants in Estuarine Environments
(University of Waikato, 2017)Estuaries are sensitive environments regarding their response to anthropogenic events. The accumulation of toxic trace elements, such as Cd and Pb, has detrimental consequences on benthic community composition and function ... -
The status of fish in Hamilton Lake (Lake Rotoroa)
(The University of Waikato, 1995)The size, population structure, relative fish abundance, diet and heavy metal concentrations of fish in Hamilton Lake (Lake Rotoroa) were examined. A combination of gill nets, fyke nets and minnow traps were used at each ... -
The use of seagrass (Zostera muelleri) habitat by Canada geese (Branta canadensis) in Waikato estuaries.
(The University of Waikato, 2021)Seagrass beds are highly biodiverse habitats delivering key ecosystem functions and services to mankind. Zostera muelleri is New Zealand’s single seagrass species, and occurs intertidally within several estuaries and ... -
The use of otolith microchemistry to investigate natal origins and movement of lacustrine wild rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) and common smelt (Retropinna retropinna)
(The University of Waikato, 2008)Otolith microchemistry can be used to determine the natal origins of fish. Solution-based inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS) analysis of water samples from tributary streams and beach locations around ...
